Production Driller - Cowal
Redpath Mining
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Job summary
Redpath Mining is seeking an experienced Underground Production Driller to join the Lake Cowal operation in New South Wales. You will safely operate underground production drill rigs to meet production targets while upholding safety, quality and efficiency.
You will drill production rings, inspect equipment, monitor performance and work with the team to maintain high standards underground. This long-term role offers stable work with competitive hourly rates and career development.
Qualifications
- Underground production drilling experience in a mining environment.
- Experience drilling production rings underground.
- Experience operating Sandvik, Epiroc or similar production drilling equipment.
- Strong understanding of underground production mining and drill & blast practices.
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Ability to work effectively within a high-performing team environment.
- Relevant mining competencies, licences and tickets.
- Ability to pass site medical and employment requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate underground production drill rigs safely and efficiently.
- Drill production rings in accordance with mine plans and engineering requirements.
- Accurately mark up and drill production patterns.
- Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
- Monitor drilling performance and maintain drilling accuracy.
- Identify and rectify minor equipment issues where appropriate.
- Maintain production targets while adhering to safety standards.
- Identify and report hazards, incidents and equipment defects.
- Work closely with Charge Up crews, Bogger Operators and Supervisors.
- Maintain high housekeeping and operational standards underground.
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Job description
Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor with projects throughout Australia and across the globe.
With years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. Redpath's dynamic teams apply ever-evolving best practices to optimize safety and productivity. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees, the heart of our company's success.
Redpath Australia is seeking experienced Underground Production Drillers to join our operations at Evolution Mining's Lake Cowal Underground Gold Mine in New South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a long-term project with a respected mining contractor while contributing to safe and efficient underground production activities.
As a Production Driller, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of underground production drill rigs to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.
- Operate underground production drill rigs safely and efficiently
- Drill production rings in accordance with mine plans and engineering requirements
- Accurately mark up and drill production patterns
- Conduct pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks
- Monitor drilling performance and maintain drilling accuracy
- Identify and rectify minor equipment issues where appropriate
- Maintain production targets while adhering to safety standards
- Identify and report hazards, incidents and equipment defects
- Work closely with Charge Up crews, Bogger Operators and Supervisors
- Maintain high housekeeping and operational standards underground
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous underground mining experience operating production drill rigs
- Experience drilling underground production rings
- Experience operating Sandvik, Epiroc or similar production drilling equipment
- Strong understanding of underground production mining and drill and blast practices
- Commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Ability to work effectively within a high-performing team environment
- Relevant mining competencies, licences and tickets
- Ability to pass site medical and employment requirements
- Redpath offers a stable, long-term opportunity where your contribution is valued and your development is supported.
- Competitive hourly rates with super paid on all hours worked
- Even time roster supporting work-life balance
- Ongoing training and OEM-accredited development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary sacrifice options including superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Redzone Rewards Program offering discounts and cashback
- Service milestone bonuses: $3,000 (5 years), $10,000 (10 years), $15,000 (15 years), $20,000 (20 years)
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